Chicken, Barley & Veggies for Dogs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound BONELESS chicken breast fresh or frozen; NEVER give chicken bones to dogs!
- 3 carrots quartered lengthwise, then sliced; See notes below for safe veggies for dogs.
- 1 cup green beans fresh or frozen; See notes below for safe veggies for dogs.
Instructions
- Bring water to boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in barley. Place chicken breast and vegetables on top.
- Cover and simmer on low for 25 minutes or just until barley has absorbed all the water.
- Using kitchen/poultry shears, cut chicken and vegetables into small pieces. Stir to combine.
- Place in container and create a hole in the middle; refrigerate for four hours then cover. (This step is for food safety, so it cools adequately before covering.) Keep refrigerated; good for seven days.
- Add two tablespoons of barley, chicken & veggies mixture to each cup of your dog's kibble at meal times. We always add a little warm water to lightly moisten as well. Stir and watch them enjoy! A-rooo!
Notes
Make sure that the vegetable(s) you add are good for dogs. Broccoli, squash, carrots, green beans & peas are all good for dogs. Garlic, onions, grapes, and raisins are NOT good for dogs.
This recipe supplements breakfast and dinner for four dogs (50-70 pounds each) for about a week. Scale to make the amount appropriate to last about a week for your dog(s).